The first step in the homebuying process is to do research and get preapproved for a mortgage. Many people may assume that internet research is most important to homebuyers, but according to a recent … [Read more...]
Housing Confidence Up On Rising Renter Optimism at End of Q3 2017
The housing market continues its strong push through 2017. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased by 0.3 points to 88.3 in September, matching the all-time high set in … [Read more...]
Lenders Continued to Ease Home Mortgage Credit Standards in Q3 2017
Lenders continued to loosen home mortgage credit standards in Q3 2017, per a report from Fannie Mae’s 2017 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. This is good news for homebuyers getting a mortgage, and … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers Less Likely To Retire Mortgage-Free
The last remaining Baby Boomers to retire should be entering their golden years over the next few years. A change we are seeing with Baby Boomer retirees is that they are less likely to retire … [Read more...]
Mobile Usage for Home-Buying Increased Significantly
Over the years, mobile Internet usage has increased significantly, changing nearly every industry. Not surprisingly, innovation in the mobile industry is changing the way people buy a home, which … [Read more...]
Generation Z Wants To Own Homes, And Could Disrupt The Housing Industry
The oldest members of Generation Z are in their early twenties, and don’t typically make a lot of money. However, they already want to be homeowners. In fact, a recent report shows that almost 97% of … [Read more...]
Should You Be Making Weekly or Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Many homeowners are hesitant to pay their mortgage more than once a month. But with online banking and automated payments, it’s easy and convenient. So, if you want to pay off your home faster, build … [Read more...]
You Could Save Money With A Mortgage Recast
If you are looking to save money, and refinancing your mortgage is not a good option, a mortgage recast (also known as reamortizing) may lower your monthly mortgage payment. What is a Mortgage … [Read more...]
Appraisals Not Always Needed for Fannie and Freddie Mortgages
According to reports from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both companies are waiving appraisal requirements in some circumstances. This is because their automated software is able to use previous and … [Read more...]
4 Homebuying Tips for Tech-Savvy Millennials
Millennials are more tech-savvy than previous generations. They grew up with technology, have an innate knowledge of how consumer electronics work, and expect technology to make their lives more … [Read more...]
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